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Spa owner Jason Spencer of Chicago is on a mission to spur clients to turn to natural treatments to cope with pain and reduce reliance on medications. He plans to open his Reflexion Spa in June. The idea for the spa came while working abroad when he realized how much Americans rely on pills, he says. "Nobody else pops a pill when they have a pain or cramp. They do soaks and hot and cold therapy. They're very successful. Why aren't we doing this?"

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Massage Envy Spa franchisee Joe Davis will open the company's sixth Chicago location in Wicker Park in September. The spa will have 16 treatment rooms and customers can choose from treatments including massages and sugar foot scrubs.

Hairstyles that incorporate pastel hues are moving away from their punk roots and finding cautious acceptance even in conservative workplaces. Clients tailor the look to their lifestyles, with some going for an all-over tint and others opting for streaks or coloring just the tips.

A pit bull who suffered hip fractures that left him with severe degenerative joint disease and atrophied hind limb muscles is getting a second chance at happiness. Chuck Norris, as the dog is called, was found tethered to a fence and unable to walk in December. He underwent surgery to decrease pain to his hind legs and is completing intensive physical therapy at the Animal Medical Center in New York. He is mobile again and will be available for adoption.

Spa Castle is opening another of its urban resorts, this time at New York's Midtown East. Called Spa Castle Premier, the venue will offer "savory cuisines" and "invigorating massages," according to a publicist. There's no word yet on when the spa will open, or if it will have any of the same features as Spa Castle in Queens. That location boasts a poor for children, a gold-plated sauna and an aqua bar.